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Peer reviewedMacDonald, Dougal – Science and Children, 1993
Clarifies the idea of prediction in science teaching by distinguishing between the two extremes of guessing and making logical deductions. Discusses the use of predictions in testing teachers' and students' explanations. (MDH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Generalization, Hypothesis Testing
